Those ponds on Central New York golf courses are full of Titleists and Top Flites, for sure. But what else lurks in their depths? Could you actually fish in them?

The Post-Standard's intrepid golf writer, Outdoors editor and assistant sports editor decided to find out. They got permission from area golf course owners and hit the links to see what they could catch. As it turns out, the ponds at three area courses are packed with more than lost balls.